| Regimental number | 1444 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Willochra, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Colt breaker |
| Address | Port Augusta, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29.7 |
| Height | 5' 6.75" |
| Weight | 156 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, John Kirwan, Port Augusta, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/16/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Refers 30 April 1918. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31138 (22 January 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Morvada', 20 July 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 23 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 15 October 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | First given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Sydney. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KIRWAN Sidney James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
